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Hastie Defends Campaign Work Amidst Absence Claims

Australian shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie clarifies his campaign activities, revealing extensive travel across 24 electorates and participation in defence forums nationwide, countering media portrayals of his absence.

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Czech Advisor: Closer German-Czech Ties, Stricter Migration, and Countering Hybrid Warfare

Czech National Security Advisor Tomas Pojar discussed expectations for the new German government, focusing on increased defense spending, stricter migration policies, and cooperation to counter hybrid warfare tactics like using migration as a weapon. He highlighted the need for stronger EU leadershi...

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Europe's Military Production Gap: A Critical Vulnerability

Europe's defense spending increases fail to address crucial production shortfalls in drones, munitions, and long-range missiles compared to Russia, creating significant security vulnerabilities.

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Sentinel ICBM Program Faces Massive Cost Overruns Amidst DEI Controversy

Northrop Grumman's $13 billion Sentinel ICBM contract, initially projected at $96 billion, now faces costs exceeding $141 billion, prompting concerns about cost overruns, program efficiency, and the program's overall necessity, alongside criticism of the company's DEI initiatives.

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U.K. Successfully Tests New Counter-Drone Weapon

The U.K. military successfully tested the RapidDestroyer, a new radio frequency directed energy weapon, intercepting over 100 drones in a single exercise at a Welsh military range; this cost-effective system complements traditional missile-based air defense and is part of a larger increase in defens...

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Spain and US Hold High-Level Talks Amidst China Concerns and Trade War

Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, discussing Spain's relationship with China, defense spending, and the US-China trade war; Bessent previously criticized Spain's engagement with China, while Cuerpo emphasized the EU's balanced approach...

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Portugal Seeks EU Exception for Defense Spending

The Portuguese government will request an EU exception to exclude up to 1.5% of its GDP in defense spending from deficit calculations, aligning with EU and NATO goals to increase military investment amid the war in Ukraine and ahead of national elections on May 18th.

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Dutch Government Faces Crisis Over Inadequate Defense Spending

The Dutch government faces a political crisis over insufficient defense spending, failing to meet increased NATO demands, creating a significant risk to national security and potentially leading to the cabinet's collapse.

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Germany's Black-Red Coalition Faces Challenges

Germany is expected to have a CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government after the SPD members vote on the coalition agreement; however, disagreements on handling the AfD and future policy decisions could jeopardize the coalition.

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Trump and Meloni Optimistic About Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the White House, expressing confidence in reaching a trade deal to resolve US tariffs on European goods, with Meloni aiming to arrange a meeting between Trump and EU leaders.

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Strained US-Spain Relations: Bessent Presses for Increased Defense Spending and Google Tax Repeal

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Spain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo in Washington; Bessent pressed for increased Spanish defense spending and elimination of the Google tax, while Cuerpo described the meeting as constructive, revealing a divergence in public statements.

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US Pressure on NATO Defense Spending Raises Concerns for the Netherlands and European Security

The Netherlands faces pressure to double its defense spending to 5% of GDP to meet US demands, while concerns rise regarding the US role in NATO and the future of European security as the US potentially draws down its troops in Europe.

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